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Payroll: A Practical Guide to New Zealand Payroll Administration 2016

Payroll: A Practical Guide to New Zealand Payroll Administration 2016

Author: Warick Heads; Linda Pattullo; Rizwana Saheed
Publisher: CCH New Zealand
ISBN: 9781775471813
Published In: July 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: New Zealand ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Administering the payroll is one of the most critical and demanding functions of a business. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide clearly explains the essential components of all pay office functions and procedures.

The book provides a simple and up-to-date explanation of legal and tax implications relevant for payroll purposes and is an invaluable resource for payroll administrators, business owners and advisers.

Topics covered include:

setting up payroll systems — including functions and staffing of the payroll office, records required by law, choosing a computerised system and internal controls and audit procedures
ongoing payroll administration — including basic employment law requirements regarding the recruitment of staff, employment agreements, salary and leave calculations and payroll forms
tax issues — including employers’ PAYE and KiwiSaver obligations, allowances, withholding tax on contractor payments, FBT, employee share schemes, and inbound/outbound employees
information relevant to manual, computerised and outsourced payroll solutions
sample calculations, checklists, examples and forms essential for payroll procedures
quick-reference payroll calendar with key filing dates and holidays.

Who should read this guide?

Comprehensive yet easy-to-use, this book contains information that is relevant to manual, computerised and outsourced payroll solutions. It is recommended as the payroll handbook for administrators and is an invaluable resource for HR personnel, business owners and advisers.

Contents Includes:

Setting up and running a pay office

Introduction to running your payroll
Functions and staffing
Premises
Records required
Managing employee attendance – Time and Attendance
A guide to selecting and implementing a computerised payroll system
Internal controls and audit systems

Employment law

The Employment Relations Act: An overview
Individual employment agreements – the rules applying to full-time, part-time, casual and fixed-term staff
Recruiting new employees and keeping within the law
Paying wages/salaries
Apprentices
Holidays and leave
Employment relations education leave
Parental Leave
Health and Safety
Termination of employment